NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Coolongolook, 2423
Current weather
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Updated
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Coolongolook is a quieter smaller community in Mid-Coast, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. The landscape itself is part of the lifestyle: open paddocks, big skies and room to breathe.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
The desirability score is below average, pulled down chiefly by weaker community and employment and local dining and lifestyle amenities relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 382
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $952
- Dwelling vacancy
- 17.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 29 of 169
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,375
- Employment rate
- 37%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 7 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $515
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 38
- Against the person
- 11
- Against property
- 11
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 99.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 35 residents
- State safety percentile
- 68.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4.7%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order25
- Domestic Violence Related Assault32
- Fraud24
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment34
- Other Offences23
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 950
- Coolongolook Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
31 public transport stops in this suburb
- 12329 Pacific Hwy
- Pacific Hwy At Curreeki Creek Rd
- Pacific Hwy At Kennedys Gap Rd
- Pacific Hwy At Willina Rd
- Pacific Hwy Before Looketts Crossing Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Plan your journey. Kennedy's Gap Rest Area is closed.To view other alternative rest areas please see the <a href="https://maps.transport.nsw.gov.au/egeomaps/rest-areas/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rest Areas Map</a>.Pacific Highway, Kennedys Gap Rest Area22 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
40 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Temporary building, structure or use; Service station34 BENGAL STREET COOLONGOLOOK 2423On Exhibition
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)13177A PACIFIC HIGHWAY COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
February 2026
- Advertising and signage; Advertising structure18-20 BENGAL STREET COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
2025· 2 proposals
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Service station34 BENGAL STREET COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureMITCHELLS ROAD COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
2024· 10 proposals
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development13 LOMBARD STREET COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
- Farm buildings; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure840 LOCKETTS CROSSING ROAD COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure330 CURREEKI CREEK ROAD COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure451 LOCKETTS CROSSING ROAD COOLONGOLOOK 2423Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Carport4 ALMA STREET COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation54 MAHOGANY ROAD COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13281 PACIFIC HIGHWAY COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
June 2024
- Temporary building, structure or use; Depot13019 PACIFIC HIGHWAY COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia40 PLATTS ROAD COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
April 2024
- Advertising and signage; Advertising structure22 WILLINA ROAD COOLONGOLOOK 2423Withdrawn
2023· 9 proposals
November 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure31 LOMBARD STREET COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure40 PLATTS ROAD COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
July 2023
- Dwelling7 LOMBARD STREET COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
May 2023
- Other13041 PACIFIC HIGHWAY COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
April 2023
- Dwelling31 LOMBARD STREET COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
- OtherMITCHELLS ROAD COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
March 2023
- Shed11 ORANGE STREET COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
January 2023
- Shed14 BENGAL LANE COOLONGOLOOK 2423Withdrawn
- Pools / decks / fencing63 GREENS ROAD COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
2022· 4 proposals
October 2022
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition330 CURREEKI CREEK ROAD COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
July 2022
- Dwelling60 MELALEUCA DRIVE COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
May 2022
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahsLOCKETTS CROSSING ROAD COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
March 2022
- Dwelling60 MELALEUCA DRIVE COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
2021· 12 proposals
December 2021
- Dwelling8 ACACIA DRIVE COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
- Dwelling34 MAHOGANY ROAD COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
November 2021
- Shed60 MELALEUCA DRIVE COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
October 2021
- Signage34 BENGAL STREET COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
September 2021
- Shed106 MELALEUCA DRIVE COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
August 2021
- Dwelling2 LOCKETTS CROSSING ROAD COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
July 2021
- Dwelling127 Mahogany Road Coolongolook NSW 2423Determined
June 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing62 PITT WHARF ROAD COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
- Dwelling127 Mahogany Road Coolongolook NSW 2423Determined
March 2021
- Dwelling700 CURREEKI CREEK ROAD COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
February 2021
- Dwelling127 Mahogany Road Coolongolook NSW 2423Determined
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; OtherMITCHELLS ROAD COOLONGOLOOK 2423Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
16 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- SupercellarsAlcohol
- Pacific Hwy after King StBus stop
- Pacific Hwy at Curreeki Creek RdBus stop
- Pacific Hwy before King StBus stop
- Pacific Hwy before Locketts Crossing RdBus stop
- AmpolPetrol station
- BP CoolongolookPetrol station
- Mobil CoolongolookPetrol station
- Picnic Table (2)
- Playground
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Coolongolook Nature ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 27.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5751st in Australia
- State rank
- 1800th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #430 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #810 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Ampolamenitiesfuel
- BP Coolongolookamenitiesfuel
- Mobil Coolongolookamenitiesfuel
- Pacific Hwy after King Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Pacific Hwy at Curreeki Creek Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Pacific Hwy before King Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Pacific Hwy before Locketts Crossing Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Picnic Tableamenitiespicnic_table
- Picnic Tableamenitiespicnic_table
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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